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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 866.27 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 866.27 and 351.74 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 866.27 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/866.27 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 866.27 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 304,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,701.81/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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